US Coral Reefs 2026: Florida Keys & Hawaii's Bleaching Crisis

The Florida Keys and Hawaii harbor some of America's most spectacular marine ecosystems — and they're dying. Record ocean heat in 2023–2025 triggered the world's worst-ever coral bleaching event, threatening $3.4B in US tourism and fisheries.

Saving US Coral Reefs Means Saving Ourselves

Coral reefs protect 71 million Americans from coastal flooding, support $3.4B in fisheries and tourism, and harbor 25% of all marine species. Their survival depends entirely on limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Every fraction of a degree matters — and time is almost up.

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